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Walmart Enables Automated AI Purchasing Through Agent Profiles

Walmart Enables Automated AI Purchasing Through Agent Profiles

by Mike Duff | Oct 23, 2026 | Retail Articles

Among retailers, Walmart has been moving to provide a range of shopping alternatives driven by artificial intelligence, including its Sparky AI agent and conversational commerce integrations with Muse, ChatGPT and Gemini. Now, the company is introducing Agent...
Kohl’s Holiday Promotions Put Housewares at Heart of Hosting, Gift Guidance

Kohl’s Holiday Promotions Put Housewares at Heart of Hosting, Gift Guidance

by Mike Duff | Oct 22, 2026 | Retail Articles

Kohl’s is entering the holiday season touting curated gift collections, deeper inventory behind the season’s most sought-after items and enhanced in-store and digital experiences. Home-specific holiday initiatives include creating a holiday decor selection...
Target Highlights Home Entertaining in 2026 Holiday Gift Program

Target Highlights Home Entertaining in 2026 Holiday Gift Program

by Mike Duff | Oct 21, 2026 | Retail Articles

Target is bringing in about 8,000 new holiday gift items this season, more than half of which are retailer-exclusive, including a dedicated home assortment. The holiday gift initiative is one of several that Target is introducing and includes AI shopping assistance...
Numerator: Home Product Sector Among Most Likely AI Disruptees

Numerator: Home Product Sector Among Most Likely AI Disruptees

by Mike Duff | Oct 16, 2026 | Retail Articles

Numerator has launched the AI Consumer Index among market tracking initiatives as a measure connecting AI engagement with verified shopper spending to identify where the application of artificial intelligence could unlock growth for brands and retailers. An early...
IHA Webinar on October 28 To Examine Retail Opportunities in AI, Visual Merchandising

IHA Webinar on October 28 To Examine Retail Opportunities in AI, Visual Merchandising

by Chandler Harvey | Oct 12, 2026 | Trade Shows & Associations

The International Housewares Association is bringing together two Global Innovation Awards (gia) expert jurors for an October 28 webinar examining how artificial intelligence and visual merchandising trends are creating new opportunities for retailers. The...
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